Jefferson Davis

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Date Born:

June 3rd, 1808

Date of Death:

December 6th, 1889

Highest Rank/Office Held:

The President of the Confederate States

Other Significant Ranks/Offices Held:

He was the first lieutenant of the Dragoons
U.S. senator from Mississippi from 1835 to 1845.
U.S. senator from 1857 to 1861
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Significant Events:

He fought in the Black Hawk war of 1832
He was dispatched to escort Black Hawk himself to prison

Interesting Facts:

He organized a volunteer regiment called the Mississippi Rifles

Why should people know about this individual?

He was the first and only President of the Confederate States.
He was a Senator for many years and fought in the Black Hawk war of 1831.

Referances:

Jefferson Davis​

Jefferson Davis 1808-1889

Jefferson Davis